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HB 1136 IN

Mental health care for first responders.

IN · session 2023 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 10, 2023

Latest action (Jan 12, 2023) Representative Pressel added as coauthor

Summary

Establishes the Indiana first responders mental health wellness fund and program. Provides that the division of mental health and addiction of the office of the secretary of family and social services shall administer the program and fund. Provides that a first responder who meets certain requirements may apply to the division for: (1) costs associated with the first responder's active participation in a mental health treatment plan as determined by a psychologist or physician treating the first responder; and (2) compensation if the first responder is unable to work. Establishes requirements for obtaining compensation. Makes a continuous appropriation.

Sponsor (1)
1 coauthor / cosponsor

Action history (3)
  1. Jan 10, 2023 Authored by Representative Jackson · lower
  2. Jan 10, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety · lower
  3. Jan 12, 2023 Representative Pressel added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
MENTAL HEALTH, Local Agencies and ProgramsPUBLIC SAFETY

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 9, 2023 · PDF

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